Young adults learn a lot of things in school, but are we really prepared for when the real world hits us like a sack of bricks? A diploma may get you a job, but it certainly doesn't qualify you to manage adult life. This blog is about the trials, tribulations, and adventure of diving head first into the "real world."

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Why I Love Tea

1.It’s cheaper than coffee- Brewing a tea bag can cost less than $0.10 per
serving, which is ess than half the average coffee serving. Don’t get me wrong.
I LOVE coffee. That said, I am also a
little bit of a coffee snob. I hate
plain coffed from one of those bulk canisters.
I either get my coffee to go (with flavor shots and the occasional espresso)
or make it in my Keruig. To avoid going
broke to feed my caffeine habit, I switched to making tea most mornings and
during my break at work (I prefer my coffee in the afternoon, and yes I know
that’s bad for my bedtime).

2.Tea has major health benefits – From helping you
lose weight to maintaining a healthy blood pressure, research has shown that
tea has some serious health perks.
Different kinds of tea provide different perks, with green tea being the
healthiest choice. Thanks to a variety
of flavors (I’ll get to that later), it’s easy to find a green, black, white,
or herbal tea you can drink to reap specific rewards.

3.Tea relieves stress – Both herbal and black teas
have been proven to alleviate stress. From
personal experiences, even just the smell of some teas can instantly provide a
soothing feeling. Studies confirm this and even say that tea can lower blood pressure. Plus, tea has less caffeine than coffee, so it offers less chance of anxiety / jitters if you sip a little too much.

4.There are endless flavors - From spiced chai to pomegranate green tea, there are more flavor combinations than you could possibly imagine. Plus, tea is great hot or cold. So, there really is a tea for every mood or occassion. My favorites are vanilla chai, cinnamon apple, and peach green tea. Loose leaf teas can offer a crisper flavor than bagged, and are easy to custom mix, so feel free to experiment!